The author presents an historical and cultural analysis of the place of women in society. It is stated that historically women have had to assume an aggressive role to become educated. In addition, as far back as the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, one finds records which indicate that women had to seek opportunities to study and to learn.…

The responsibility of organized medicine in the area of continuing education was the focus of this conference. Papers presented at the conference and summaries of workshop discussion groups comprise this document. The papers are: The Purpose of the Conference; Maintenance of Physician Competence; Motivation for Continuing Medical Education; Peer…

This document provides an outline of the Research Training Fellowship Program at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. Emphasizing the scientific foundations of military medicine, the course aims at preparing medical corps officers for careers in laboratory research or clinical investigation and teaching. The intent is to give officers who…

Criterion referenced measurement is one method which can be utilized to evaluate the learner's achievement of the objectives of continuing education programs and an invaluable mechanism whereby program effectiveness can be evaluated. How to set up an instructional module using a criterion referenced base (subject matter, objectives, test…

An audio-cassette continuing education course (Selected Topics in Pharmacology) from Extension Services in Pharmacy at the University of Wisconsin was offered to a selected test market of pharmacists and evaluated using a pre-, post-test design. Results showed significant increase in cognitive knowledge and strong approval of students. (JT)

A film describing tachypea as an early manifestation of congenital heart disease was shown to physicians and nurses at 27 hospitals during regular continuing medical education activities. Findings from pre-test and post-test data show that need-oriented educational programs can measurably improve the quality of patient care. (Author/LBH)

Explains the goals behind establishing the Commission on the Role of Professions in Society at The Ohio State University. Describes three noncredit graduated courses related to those goals on ethical issues, health care, and changing societal values. (GA)

Simulation models exist that are adaptable to evaluation of process skills in pharmacy continuing education. They are the Patient Management Problem (PMP) that assesses application of technical knowledge, video simulations and role play that assess interactive skills, and the patient-oriented problem-solving system. (JMD)

A university-affiliated project provides programmatic and administrative support for postgraduate training in clinical genetics and developmental disabilities. The multidisciplinary approach is effective for conjoint training for physicians, genetic associates, and social workers. Short-term training is provided for students in social work, child…

The trial distribution of a specialized abstracting service, using the publication "Current References," to physicians practicing in rural communities in western Missouri is reported. The service was developed by clinical medical librarians who regularly leave the library setting to work with a docent team in the patient care setting.…

Gives background information on how continuing education in nursing came about and also discusses current concerns and issues in continuing education in nursing, including organizational efforts, voluntary and mandatory continuing education, accreditation and documentation, and learning opportunities. (Editor/TA)

The educator planning continuing education programs for nurses should move from a unidimensional focus which examines only the internal determinants of the nursing profession to a wholistic focus embracing a community orientation. This article presents a model comprised of five elements for use in planning continuing nursing education programs.…

It is proposed that every technical university or other institution of higher technical education should establish a strong office or department responsible for providing courses of continuing education. A summary of the objectives appropriate to continuing education of engineers is presented along with methods of their control and evaluation.…

The University of Tennessee has established a training program for clinical pharmacists dealing with cancer chemotherapy patients. Health-care settings are described in which these individuals can contribute as unique health-care team members in oncology. (Author/LBH)

A short, intensive teacher training course for general practitioners is described, including its aims, context and content, and assessment of its effectiveness. Focus is on the need for training doctors with expertise in teaching, combined with an ability to assess patients' psychosocial as well as physical problems. (LBH)